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Local News Media Attend CBP's First Media Day Citizen's Academy Hosted by Brownsville Port

Brownsville, Texas – Michael Freeman, port director, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Brownsville port of entry hosted a first of its kind CBP Field Operations Media Day Citizens Academy.

The CBP Field Operations Brownsville Media Day Citizens’ Academy is part of a continued aggressive plan by Port Director Freeman to foster a better working relationship with the local news media in a concerted effort to better serve the communities in which we live and work. The one-day course provides media participants with a better hands-on working knowledge and understanding of CBP.

The news media academy consists of a series of classroom activities, practical participation and several hands-on scenarios. The members of the news media will learn from first-hand experience during the media day citizens’ academy. The Brownsville port of entry plans to hold several more media day academy classes each year with each class consisting of approximately 12 student participants. There is no registration or attendance cost to anyone who enrolls in the academy.

The goal of the Media Day Citizens’ Academy was to create a better understanding, improve communication, and partnership between the media participants and CBP through education and hands-on experiences.

The first graduating Media Day Citizens’ Academy class consisted of members from throughout our media community. Represented in this Brownsville’s first Media Day Citizens’ Academy were members from the following news organizations:

XHRIO Fox 2, KGBT TV 4, KRGV TV 5, XHAB TV 7, XTLM TV 40, KNVO TV 48, El Manana, El Bravo and The Brownsville Herald.

“Reaching out to our communities through the news media is one of many methods we use to get our message out to the traveling public. Today, the news media learned the importance of the work we undertake and the reasons behind our actions on a daily basis at CBP Field Operations. I congratulate and applaud each member of the news media for attending our first Media Day Citizens’ Academy. I challenge each one of them to tell the story of CBP as they have seen it from behind-the-scenes,” said Michael Freeman, CBP port director, Brownsville port of entry.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Agents Net Nearly $6.7 Million Worth of Narcotics in 2 Days

Edinburg, Texas ─ Nearly $6.7 million worth of narcotics were seized by U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector over the past two days.

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande City Station seized nearly 360 pounds of marijuana near Garceno, Texas, Tuesday when agents saw several people loading large bundles of marijuana into a car. Upon seeing the agents, the smugglers dropped the bundles and ran.

One of the most significant seizures occurred Tuesday near Fronton, Texas, when agents assigned to the Rio Grande City Station saw several people carrying bundles of marijuana. The smugglers fled into thick brush when they were approached by agents, leaving behind more than 650 pounds of marijuana.

Another seizure was made near Garceno, Texas, Tuesday when agents saw several people loading large bundles of marijuana into a car. Upon seeing the agents, the smugglers dropped the bundles and ran. Agents found nearly 360 pounds of marijuana that were abandoned by the smugglers.

Overall, agents seized more than 5,500 pounds of marijuana, 50 pounds of cocaine and nearly 340 ounces of heroin in two days spanning Monday and Tuesday. The narcotics will be turned over to other agencies for further investigation.

To report suspicious activity, call the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector’s toll-free telephone number at (800) 863-9382.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

CBP U.S. Border Patrol Agents Prevent nearly $900,000 of Drugs from Reaching Southern California Streets

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Pine Valley, Calif. — U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate 8 checkpoint near Pine Valley, Calif., spoiled two drug smuggling attempts yesterday resulting in the seizure of nearly three quarters of a million dollars of crystal methamphetamine. Border Patrol agents also made two marijuana seizures on Tuesday valued at nearly $160,000.

Nearly $166,000 of crystal meth.

At approximately 3 a.m., agents encountered the 23-year-old male United States citizen driver of a gold 1999 Chevrolet Lumina as he arrived at the checkpoint. During inspection, agents became suspicious of the man’s nervous demeanor and referred him for a secondary inspection.

During inspection, agents noticed anomalies around the engine of the vehicle. Agents searched the vehicle and discovered numerous plastic bags of crystal methamphetamine hidden inside of the engine compartment totaling 5.82 pounds with an estimated street value of $104,760.

	Agents discovered an access door to a non-factory compartment.

The second seizure took place at 9 a.m., when agents assigned to the checkpoint encountered the driver of a gold Chrysler 300. Agents noticed the driver, a 22-year-old male United States citizen, appeared nervous and referred him for a secondary inspection. A Border Patrol K-9 team performed a cursory inspection of the vehicle resulting in a positive alert to the trunk and rear bumper.

Agents searched the vehicle and discovered an access door to a non-factory compartment near the spare tire containing a total of 30 cellophane-wrapped bundles of crystal methamphetamine. A total of 35.05 pounds was discovered with an estimated street value of $630,900.

The suspected smugglers and drugs in both incidents were taken into custody and subsequently turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration. The vehicles were seized by the U.S. Border Patrol.

On Tuesday afternoon at about 12:30 p.m., agents assigned to the I-8 checkpoint also seized 146.7 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $88,000. The marijuana was discovered after a Border Patrol K-9 team alerted to an auxiliary fuel tank in the bed of a white 2003 Ford F-150. A 29-year-old male U.S. citizen and his 22-year-old Mexican female passenger were arrested as a result of the incident. The suspected smugglers and marijuana were turned over to a multi-agency drug taskforce. The Ford F-150 was seized by the U.S. Border Patrol.

One hour later, agents on patrol near San Clemente, Calif., seized 114.53 pounds of marijuana worth nearly $69,000. A Border Patrol K-9 team alerted to the rear passenger door of a gray 1998 Dodge Dakota. Agents searched the vehicle and discovered a total of 25 bundles of marijuana hidden inside the door. Two male Mexican nationals were arrested as a result of the smuggling attempt. The suspected smugglers and marijuana were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

To prevent illicit smuggling of humans, drugs, and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains a high level of vigilance on major corridors of egress away from our nation’s borders. Since October 1, 2010, San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents have seized more than 65,000 pounds of marijuana and 317 pounds of methamphetamine.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Take Custody of Two Men Wanted on State Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping Charges

Laredo, TX - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Thursday took custody of two U.S. citizen men wanted on multiple state warrants including murder and aggravated kidnapping.

The first apprehension occurred on July 21, 2011 at Gateway to the Americas Bridge. Mexican authorities at mid-bridge turned over a man in a wheelchair identified as Wenceslao Tovar, Jr., 26, a U.S. citizen currently residing in Nuevo Laredo to CBP officers. In the secondary inspection area CBP officers confirmed Tovar Jr.’s identity, citizenship, Zeta gang member status and confirmed that he had multiple outstanding state and federal warrants, including: murder, felony 1, aggravated kidnapping, felony 1, engaging in organized criminal activities, felony 1, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a quantity in excess of 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and cocaine, kidnapping and two counts of carrying or using a firearm during and in relation to a drug crime. After confirming the outstanding warrants were valid, CBP officers turned Tovar Jr. over to the custody of deputy U.S. Marshals.

The second apprehension occurred about an hour later at the same bridge. Mexican authorities at mid-bridge turned over a man identified as Jesus Servando Lopez, 32, a U.S. citizen from Brownsville, Texas to CBP officers. In the secondary inspection area CBP officers confirmed Lopez’s identity, citizenship and confirmed that he had outstanding state warrants from Cameron County, Texas, for murder and aggravated kidnapping. After confirming the outstanding warrants were valid, CBP officers turned Lopez over to the custody of deputy U.S. Marshals.

“We would like to thank the multiple law enforcement entities involved, including the U.S. Marshals Service, Mexican authorities and Laredo Police Department that helped make this these fugitive handovers a success,” said Joe Uribe, acting CBP Port Director, Laredo. “Working together with our law enforcement partners in apprehending and processing two men wanted on multiple warrants for violent offenses we help to keep our borders safe and secure.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen in the Oval Office to discuss the DADT (Don't Ask, Don't Tell) repeal certification, July 22, 2011. National Security Advisor Tom Donilon and Kathryn Ruemmler, Counsel to the President, also attend the meeting. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) 

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Joint Operation Nabs Smugglers, Weapons, Drugs

Tucson, Ariz. – An illegal immigrant working for a drug-trafficking organization was apprehended Wednesday in the West Desert. While being interviewed by Ajo Station Border Patrol agents, the subject provided information leading to yesterday’s arrest of fellow drug smugglers, as well as the location of a stash-house.

Border Patrol agents and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted surveillance of the designated location. When they observed a vehicle leave the house, agents followed the vehicle. Eventually, the driver of the vehicle pulled into a gas station and walked inside. Agents walked by the vehicle and saw bundles of marijuana in plain view. Agents apprehended the driver and seized the vehicle containing about 330 pounds of marijuana.

Based on intelligence gathered from the driver of the vehicle, agents executed search warrants for the house – still under surveillance. HSI agents and detectives from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office apprehended one subject at the residence and seized 20 additional bundles of marijuana weighing 440 pounds. They also retrieved a shotgun, a revolver, roughly 200 rounds of ammunition, scales, ledgers, U.S. currency and cellular phones.

ICE HSI took custody of the two subjects, now being held on various federal charges.

As Arizona law enforcement efforts continue to disrupt transnational criminal activities, Customs and Border Protection and other federal, state, local and tribal agencies are committed to keeping communities safe. Partnerships between law enforcement agencies serve as a formidable force against smugglers and other criminals.

Since launching the Southwest Border Initiative in March 2009, the Department of Homeland Security has made significant investments toward establishing a secure and safe border environment to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona communities.

Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Report suspicious activity by calling the Border Patrol toll free 1 (877) 872-7435. All calls will be answered and remain anonymous.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

CBP to Enforce USDA Restriction on Importation of Rice from Countries Where Khapra Beetle is Known to Occur

(Monday, July 25, 2011)

Washington—U.S. Customs and Border Protection will enforce a federal quarantine order beginning July 30 that restricts the importation of rice into the U.S. from countries with known Khapra beetle infestations.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is restricting the importation of rice from countries known to have Khapra beetle due to an increasing number of detections at U.S. ports of entry of infested shipments of rice from these countries. The introduction and establishment of Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) into the U.S. poses a serious threat to stored agricultural products, including spices, grains and packaged foods.

Noncommercial quantities of rice from countries where Khapra beetle is known to occur will be prohibited from entering the U.S. Noncommercial quantities are defined as amounts of rice for personal use and not for resale, including those transported in international passenger baggage, by mail or by courier.

In addition, commercial shipments of rice originating from countries where Khapra beetle is known to occur must be inspected and must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an additional declaration stating that the shipment was inspected and found free of Khapra beetle.

A phytosanitary certificate or phytosanitary certificate of re-export with the same additional declaration will also be required for commercial shipments of rice originating from countries known to have Khapra beetle that make entry into another country before re-exportation to the U.S.

	click for hi-res This Khapra beetle larvae was found as Los Angeles International Airport in a container of rice included in personal effects being imported earlier this year.

These restrictions apply to all countries where Khapra beetle is known to occur, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cyprus, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.

According to APHIS, previous detections of Khapra beetle have resulted in massive, long term-control and eradication efforts at great cost to the American taxpayer. Established infestations are difficult to control because the beetle can survive without food for long periods of time, requires little moisture, hides in tiny cracks and crevices, and is relatively resistant to many insecticides and fumigants.

This year, CBP agriculture specialists have made 100 Khapra beetle interceptions at U.S. ports of entry compared to three to six per year in 2005 and 2006, and averaging about 15 per year from 2007 to 2009.

Infestation affects grain quality as well as quantity. Infestation of commodities with Khapra beetle can lead to the following consequences:

• Economic loss of valuable grain or other domestic or export products
• Lowered quality of products due to contamination
• Costs associated with prevention and treatment
• Consumer health risks when exposed to products contaminated with insect parts

In the U.S., infestation can result in the loss of export markets. If the Khapra beetle became established in the U.S., other countries would likely place restrictions on imports of U.S. grain, cereal products, or seed.

Related information:

• USDA Restricts the Importation of Commercial and Noncommercial Quantities of Rice from Countries Where Khapra Beetle Is Known to Occur ( Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service )
• Indianapolis CBP Intercepts Global Destroyer Khapra Beetle ( Indianapolis CBP Intercepts Global Destroyer Khapra Beetle )
• CBP Khapra Beetle Interceptions Surpass 2010 Numbers ( CBP Khapra Beetle Interceptions Surpass 2010 Numbers )

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Mullen Addresses Transnational Crime, Military Relations

By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 25, 2011 - Steps to curb transnational organized crime, as addressed in a White House initiative announced today, are important to severing funding to terrorists, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today. Transnational crime was one of several questions Navy Adm. Mike Mullen answered as part of a news briefing with the Foreign Press Center here. The foreign journalists' questions touched on U.S. military relationships around the world, NATO actions in Libya and missile defense. Asked by a Moroccan journalist about transnational crime in Africa, Mullen said, "If I was going to pick one area in Africa, it's been the flow of drugs, literally across the Atlantic [Ocean] that lands in North Africa and flows into Europe. The envelope, if you will, around it is transnational crime, and it's something I've been concerned about for years." Such organized crime, Mullen added, "is not just about drugs, ... it's immigration, it's people, it's weapons." Transnational organized crime has been a multitrillion-dollar per year business "that ties in very nicely with the support of terrorists," he said. "I'm extremely concerned about that. Taking steps to try to address that trend is an incredibly important step forward." White House officials today sent to Congress a report, "Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime: Addressing Converging Threats to National Security." In answer to questions about the NATO military campaign in Libya, Mullen said many countries are working together in a way he believes will lead to the removal of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi from power. Mullen acknowledged that Gadhafi's forces have adjusted to NATO's opposition tactics, "and that's not a surprise." But, the chairman said, "In the long run, it's a strategy which will work" with respect to removing Gadhafi from power. There has been no decision by the United States to arm the Libyan opposition movement, Mullen said, and NATO forces have succeeded in chipping away at Gadhafi's forces through attrition. Asked about U.S. military-to-military relations with China, and how it is affected by U.S. support for Taiwan, Mullen said he expects a presidential decision by Oct. 1 as to whether the United States will again sell arms to Taiwan, risking its relationship with China. It's an issue he has discussed recently with his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Chen Bingde, he said. "Clearly, the Chinese would strongly prefer we stop doing this," he said. "My point is, we have a relationship and a responsibility, and there are legal responsibilities in my country to support the Taiwan Relations Act. ... I would hope that in the future when we come up against these very difficult issues, we are able to sustain the military relations that have been renewed and have the ability to communicate with each other. Terminating that, even temporarily, has a significant downside for stability in the region." Asked by a Pakistani journalist about U.S. military relations with Pakistan, the chairman said there is a "recalibrating" of relations there, as reflected in a recent decision to defer $800 million in U.S. funding to the Pakistani military. Still, he said U.S. funding continues to flow freely for civilian assistance in Pakistan and he believes both sides want to continue their relationship to sustain stability in the region. "We are in a very difficult time right now," he said. "That said, I don't believe we're close to severing [relations], and we shouldn't do that. Sustaining this relationship is critical. We've been through difficult times with them in the past and we should see this difficult time through in sustaining this relationship over time." Asked about missile defense in Europe, the admiral said, "We're in discussions with an awful lot of countries," and much is unresolved in terms of time, place and cost. Also, he said, "vigorous discussion" between U.S. and Russian officials over missile defense is ongoing. "There are areas where we agree and disagree, but we're going to continue to work on it."

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Mumps investigation at Toronto restaurant

Toronto Public Health is investigating four cases of mumps in staff who work at Ki Restaurant located at 181 Bay Street in Toronto. These individuals unknowingly worked while infectious with mumps. Toronto Public Health is working closely with the restaurant to limit any further spread of the virus.The risk to restaurant patrons is low, however, as a precaution, if you were at Ki Restaurant at anytime on or between July 7 and July 18, watch for symptoms of mumps which could occur up to and including August 12th. Symptoms include swelling and pain in one or more salivary glands (sides of the cheeks and jaw), fever, headache, muscle aches and pains, fatigue and loss of appetite."If you were at the restaurant during this period, and you experience symptoms of mumps, please call Toronto Public Health at 311, and call your doctor and indicate that you may have been exposed to mumps." said Dr. Irene Armstrong, Associate Medical Officer of Health at Toronto Public Health. "Persons diagnosed with mumps or suspected of having mumps should stay home and refrain from having visitors for five days to avoid spreading the infection to others."Mumps in Toronto is uncommon. Most people are immune because of past infection or have been fully vaccinated. There have an average of 15 cases a year reported in Toronto in the past six years.People born before January 1, 1970 are generally considered to be immune. For those born on or after this date, two doses of mumps vaccine (given as combined MMR- measles, mumps and rubella vaccine) are required for lifelong protection, however, those born in Ontario between 1970 and 1992 likely received only one dose. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization now recommends that students and health care workers should get two doses of mumps vaccine.Most people who get mumps recover fully within two weeks. Serious illness associated with mumps is rare and includes swelling of the brain (encephalitis), meningitis, and orchitis in men (inflammation of the testicles). Women who become infected with mumps during the first three months of pregnancy are at risk of miscarriage.The mumps virus is most commonly found in saliva. It is often transmitted when an infected person shares a cup, utensils or cigarettes or through kissing, or by coughing and sneezing.For information on the vaccine, please call TPH during regular business hours at 416-392-1250. A mumps Fact Sheet in available at: http://www.toronto.ca/health/cdc/factsheets/mumps_factsheet.htm.Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. Toronto's government is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Today in the Department of Defense, Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn have no public or media events on their schedules.The Senate Armed Services Committee meets to consider the nomination of Army Gen. Martin Dempsey to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at 9:30 a.m. EDT in room SD-106, Dirksen Senate Office Building.Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli; Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert; Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Phil Breedlove; and Marine Corps Assistant Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford testify at a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Readiness, on total force readiness at 3 p.m. EDT in room 2118, Rayburn House Office Building.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford addressing the announcement by Jack Layton

"I had the opportunity of working side-by-side with Jack Layton in my first term as a member of City Council. Anyone who has been around Jack knows he has a fighting spirit and the will and determination to beat this."Source: City of Toronto

Special Event Travel Advisories Tonight

Darian Lake - Special Event The Edge BBQ, Buffalo - Buffalo Bisons Game, Exits Include: Church Street, Elm Street, Watch for stopped and slowed traffic

DOD Launches New Cyber Strategy Website

Power Outages - National Grid Update 2:19 PM

Power Outage Update

Power OutagesCattaraugus...074Chautauqua....341Erie..........514Niagara.........0Jefferson.....223Hamilton......027Current Power Outages:Scattered Power OutagesRoute 4 Near 137 (Ridge) 2 Outages effecting +/- 300Mineral Springs Road near SenecaRichmond near BryantHamlin Park AreaForest AvenueCattaraugusNorth Main Street and Jefferson rt 353Minor OutagesEast OttoWest ValleyHume (South of Eagle)

Construction Alert - 190 South after GI Bridge until 4pm

(Erie County - City of Tonawanda, NY)NIITEC and New York State Thruway Authority are reporting Road work beyond Exit 17 (River road) in effect today until 4:00 PM Left Lane Closed. Southbound (Into Buffalo, NY.residual delays may be in effect during rush hour.

ALL LANES BLOCKED I-90 NYS THRUWAY EXIT 47

ALERT ALERT  BE PREPARED TO **STOP**(New York State Thruway Authority) - Rochester / Henrietta, NYALL LANES BLOCKEDI-90 - NYS THRUWAY, Milepost 366.7all lanes blocked, long delays I-90 - NYS Thruway eastbound between exit 47 and exit 46 Estimated End Time: Until further noticeUpdated 7/25/2011 10:59 AM

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect until Monday, Jul 25, 7:00 PM

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHin effect until Monday, Jul 25, 7:00 PMNY . NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED AREALBANY ALLEGANY BROOME CATTARAUGUS CAYUGA CHAUTAUQUA CHEMUNG CHENANGO CORTLAND DELAWARE ERIE FULTON GREENE HAMILTON HERKIMER LEWIS LIVINGSTON MADISON MONROE MONTGOMERY ONEIDA ONONDAGA ONTARIO OSWEGO OTSEGO SARATOGA SCHENECTADY SCHOHARIE SCHUYLER SENECA STEUBEN SULLIVAN TIOGA TOMPKINS ULSTER WARREN WAYNE WYOMING YATESMotion Center is an authorized network participation agent of Accuweather information.

Very Slow Traffic - Construction Continues Angola, NY

Traffic very slow near Eden / Angola on Thruway

Slow Traffic I-90 Eastbound Exit 47

(New York State Thruway - I-90 EastboundAccording to report from NYSTA: Closed at Exit 47 because of Vehicle on Fire. Severe delays beyond Exit 48 to Exit 47.

Kenmore Avenue closed Town of Tonawanda

(Erie County - Town of Tonawanda, NY)Authorities and NIITEC is reporting Kenmore Avenue is closed between Military and Ontario Street in the Town of Tonawanda due to road flooding. This is reported at 11:28.P.S. WBEN is in commercial. So to truly get the information you need "BEFORE ANYONE ELSE" (Sounds familiar) simply visit motioncenter.info. (No VIP Club signup required)(ID# 5229)

Traffic at speed south of Buffalo, NY Storm area

Traffic at speed in storm area on Thruway south of Buffalo, NY

Rt 400 Construction Southbound

CONSTRUCTION ALERTRoute 400 SouthboundRoad work beyond Route 277 in effect today until 3:00 pm. Reported at 5:16 am. (ID# -603) Lanes Affected: Left Lane Closed.

7787 NYSEG Customers Without Power

Update: Jul 25, 2011 11:19 AMDetail by County is listed below.County Customers Without PowerBROOME 1CHEMUNG 31DELAWARE 28,164DUTCHESS 15,430 2ERIE 145,733 6,278MADISON 6,130 1SULLIVAN 44,458 1TIOGA 20,150 9ULSTER 5,432 23WYOMING 12,022 1,305 7,787

Current Power Outages

Current Power Outages:Scattered Power OutagesRoute 4 Near 137 (Ridge) 2 Outages effecting +/- 300Mineral Springs Road near SenecaRichmond near BryantHamlin Park AreaForest AvenueCattaraugus North Main Street and Jefferson rt 353Minor OutagesEast OttoWest ValleyHume (South of Eagle)

NWS Forecast Buffalo, NY

This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind between 6 and 10 mph. Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind between 11 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph. Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.